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Month: June 2015

This past week has been momentous for the world of social justice in the United States. On Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld the legality of federal subsidies within the Affordable Care Act, which allows people across the United States to continue to better afford their health insurance purchased through the federal exchange. On Friday, the Court also ruled that same-sex marriage is a right granted by the U.S. Constitution.

Health starts in our homes, workplaces, and communities – and for young girls, it also starts in schools.

Access to education and access to and achievement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects are key to higher-paying jobs and career advancement later in life, but many girls continue to miss these opportunities.